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Movie Meltdown - Episode 623 Join us "live" from Lexington as we discuss our day at the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention! And while we assemble and eat our Mr. Bones candy, we also address… Julie Brown, crocheting, Tim Jacobus, American Gladiators, Emma Roberts, maybe I am the reason you stress out, 3D printing, Scream 6, Earth Girls Are Easy, The Fast and the Furious, Cynthia Rothrock, VHS rental pricing, What We Do in the Shadows, walking with your elbows all the way out, Kathy Long, Goosebumps, garbage can candy, Sam Irvin, Dune, getting movie posters back in the day, Jeff Speakman, R.L. Stine, getting stung by a jelly bean, seeing Madonna live, Fight Club, Don "The Dragon" Wilson, people being polite, Out There, Mark Dacascos and the best way to judge Charisma Carpenter's height. Spoiler Alert: Spoilers for Scream 6, Scream 4 and random moments from season 4 of What We Do in the Shadows… you have been warned. “Oh, wait a minute… I've seen movies!” For more on the convention, go to: lexingtoncomiccon.com
In this week's episode, we dive into the Beetlejuice franchise and explore the different iterations of the iconic character. We start by discussing the classic 1988 movie and its lasting impact on pop culture. From there, we move on to the animated TV series, which aired from 1989 to 1991 and brought Beetlejuice to a new generation of fans. Finally, we touch on the recently-closed Broadway production and examine how it adapted the story and characters for the stage. And of course, we have some fandom news and some housekeeping, and we share your feedback. Finally, Rachel shares her experience at the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention, including participating in the cosplay contest and talking D&D with Steve from Blue's Clues. TIME STAMPS 00:00:31 Intro 00:01:59 News 00:17:39 Rachel's recap of Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 01:02:21 Feedback 01:10:30 Beetlejuice 01:56:50 Closing Thoughts 01:59:10 Outro Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Movie Meltdown - Episode 600 Join us as head to the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention and while we hang out there we also delve into… Crying Freeman, bronze age horror comics, Jason Lee, Future Man, bringing back video stores, Clueless, SubUrbia, Vertigo, Crab Man, Missy Peregrym, The Crow: Salvation, John Saxon, Dr Pepper Shake, a new wave of anime kids, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, The Crow: 2037, Jeremy Sisto, Walton Goggins, Eric Mabius, Cannibal Apocalypse, beaver nuggets, a working vacation, tables all over the world, Kissing a Fool, Justified, getting beaten down by life, Whataburger, Derek Wilson, the state of brisket and bonding through spitefulness. “Yeah… I've stabbed myself so many f-ing times.” For more on the convention, go to: lexingtoncomiccon.com
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention took place March 23-26, 2023 in Lexington, KY at the central bank Center. LCTC is Lexington's largest gathering of all things geeky! The convention features celebrities of film and TV, comics, art, music, and more. Stacey and I ventured to Kentucky and we were in for an amazing surprise and a blast at this event . http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ Make sure you check out Nebula Capsule and its great projector offerings https://nebula-us.pxf.io/c/3892135/999468/13098
Anything Joes: A Collaborative Journey Through The World Of G.I. Joe
Greg & Jaren recount their experience meeting Larry Hama at the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2022. Plus, the latest news, recent acquisitions, and listener mail!
Movie Meltdown - Episode 576 This episode we return to The Lexington Comic & Toy Convention and have a run-in with a certain beloved celebrity as well as a lot of fun! And as we wait ever vigilant against an onslaught of geese, we also mention… Twin Peaks, Clancy Brown, William Hurt, Don Coscarelli, Muzan Kibutsuji, the slime pit, the new Scream, Burlesque, Rose McIver, Jeepers Creepers 2, Channing Tatum, he's Satan and a scrapper, Billy Wirth, Dana Ashbrook, putting your child in danger, Daria, Demon Slayer, Battle Cat, Billy Zane, Ghosts, SpongeBob SquarePants, Corey Haim, custom Chucks, Kimmy Robertson, Mena Suvari, Erik Estrada, Dirk Benedict's shirt, get out of hell free, anime characters and cosplay, Marc Singer, a mandala universe and celebrities touching you. Spoiler Alert: Major spoilers for Scream (2022) and Jeepers Creepers 1 and 2. You have been warned. “We have become a very stationary people.” For more on the convention, go to: lexingtoncomiccon.com
Our greatest thanks to the wonderful and accommodating Lexington Comic & Toy Convention for allowing us to come and chat with their guests, as well as hang out for a few days and enjoy all the things that bring folks to Kentucky and bourbon. We got to welcome David Koechner, Ray Wise, Diane Pershing, Harry Goaz, Dana Ashbrook, and Nick Maley to the show, and it was an incredible time nerding out with them. Don't sleep on this one, y'all! Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.com Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/ Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at (859)428-8253 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcast PayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492
Movie Meltdown - Episode 562 This episode we head back out into the world as we visit the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. And after looking at all the toys, we then sit down to discuss the Full Moon Feature Dollman directed by Albert Pyun and starring Tim Thomerson, Jackie Earle Haley and Kamala Lopez. And as we decide who our favorite American Gladiator is, we also cover... Near Dark, Trancers, Billy Wirth, Cobra, as fun as murderous gangs can be, Romeo is Bleeding, shared universe, Charles Band, desolate buildings and rubble, VHS boxes, Marc Singer, full-length mirrors, Helen Hunt, Death Wish, VideoZone, special effects, Jane Austen's Mafia!, Rip Torn, he plays skeezy, you gotta be oily, hot and ripped, I hate when my sarcophagus is sore, Trancers II, Sledge Hammer!, Megan Ward, post-apocalyptic landscape, Crying Freeman, this is the wrong kind of weird, Buck Rogers, safety precautions, Morgan Fairchild and are you into anime? Spoiler Alert: Full spoilers for the 1991 release Dollman. So watch it beforehand for spoiler-free listening. “I was very interested at this point… I was concerned for his well-being… I wanted to know what was going on.” For more on "Lexington Comic and Toy Convention", go to: http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Back in March we visited the 2019 Lexington Comic & Toy Convention at Lexington Convention Center. Our mission was twofold. We wanted to talk to the artists in our Kentucky Crafted program who also exhibit at the convention and find out why it makes sense from an artistic and business perspective to have a presence at Comic Con. We also chatted with a handful of costume players, or cosplayers as they are commonly known - folks who create a costume based around their favorite character and/or comic book universe or sci-fi genre. Many cosplayers create their costumes from the ground up, and we wanted to explore what kind of artistry they bring to their creations. As you're listening, peruse the photos below that we got of some cosplayers during our visit to Comic Con. We've also included links to extended interviews with the folks we talked to. Enjoy this special episode! Justin Stewart, Lexington Comic & Toy Convention Art Director Listen to our extended interview with Justin! Alisha Martin, left, Kentucky Crafted artist Listen to our extended interview with Alisha! Jason Sturgill, Kentucky Crafted artist Listen to our extended interview with Jason! Billy Tackett, Kentucky Crafted artist Listen to our extended interview with Billy! Janna Sedwick, cosplaying as the 1970s television series version of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) Listen to our extended interview with Janna! Stacy Humphreys, cosplaying as the character Qi'ra from "Solo: A Star Wars Story." And check out her steampunk and Dia de los Muertos variations on the Batman villainess Poison Ivy. Listen to our extended interview with Stacy! Poison Ivy photos by Galaxi Photos Chris Marcus, cosplaying as Lego Batman Listen to our extended interview with Chris! Nolan Williams, cosplaying as a member of the music duo Daft Punk Listen to our extended interview with Nolan! Check out video of the lighting effects in his helmet. Theme music for this episode was “The Decisive Battle – Heroic Epic” by Keys of Moon Music, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
It's the day after Avengers: EndGame tickets went on sale and the drama that ensued. We share our own adventures of the day, talk about ways we could be happy to see the Winchesters run coming to an end, catch up on behind the scenes with KJ at Lexington Comic & Toy Convention with a Buffy star she confesses she never liked and share first impressions of The Joker trailer. Join the weekly fun of fandom with us! Subscribe, rate, review and most of all, stay Kinda Nerdy!
Movie Meltdown - Episode 480 This week some previously absent members of the gang are reunited to go on adventures at The Lexington Comic & Toy Convention! So listen as we discuss seeing celebrities, buying cool stuff and just what is the right criteria for being a supervillain. And as we obviously prove that we are not infected by a smart amoeba, we also bring up… Val Kilmer, Stan against Evil, the entire Scream movie franchise, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Fightworld, The Umbrella Academy, Adam Copeland, hardcore Doctor Who fans, the surf channel on Pluto, Robert Sheehan, haphazardly slapped together, Bring ‘em Back Alive and Tales of the Gold Monkey, Jon Cryer, Elijah Wood, wants to become some kind of tree spirit, I was training him to be a tough little squirrel, Belle and the burrito, Neve Campbell, there was literally flailing, Jan-Michael Vincent, hoodie Spider-Man, Forged in Fire, Douglas Adams, everything that happens will get me to where I need to go, dude put on your big-boy britches, it’s like the ocean inside your head, there's the body switching in time machines, F-ing Courteney Cox's bangs, fear of the Neti Pot, what about ascots... can you wear an ascot, Doctor Cox, a talking monkey, indestructible nanny, Saved by the Bell, Michael Biehn, the recreational vehicle of the future, Sean Bean playing Sean Bean, he goes to Mexico City to learn how to box, perfectly wrong, Fiona Dourif, everybody needs a good didgeridoo every once in awhile and of course no guns… no gun parts… and no hats. Spoiler Alert: Minor spoilers for Fightworld and major spoilers for the Scream movies… but hopefully, by now you’ve seen those. “I don't know what was going on in that movie that just brought out these great character performances?!” For more on "Lexington Comic and Toy Convention", go to: http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Movie Meltdown - Episode 433 This week we return to our coverage of the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention as we discuss acting and directing with Jonathan Frakes. Plus we cover some of the variety of movies we’ve seen recently. And while we have a very special interaction with that girl in the stairwell, we also mention... The Octagon, Amityville: The Awakening, Leatherface, The Orville, Pauly Shore, Southbound, Alien: Covenant, Atomic Blonde, The Librarians, I call it speaking at performance volume, The Searchers, I would be killed by my own sleepwear, why is there no mystery anymore, Cameron Monaghan, the huge ninja-craze of the 80’s, Bella Thorne, is that just her gait, Shenandoah, the writers are on the set with you, gummy worms and a sandwich, Vanessa Hudgens, they wanna see in 30 frames, Stephen Dorff, he waits for them to fall into zany traps, 1967 Chevy Sport Van, North and South, Triangle meets Slacker, that one chick lived, a little more money… a little more time, Dean Devlin, this kid… wearing a cow’s head, the worst waiter in the history of New York City, Til Schweiger, fabulous hair guy, Tie a Yellow Ribbon, none of the rules apply, voice-over/whisper, she’s an honorable lady, that stairwell scene, guest villain of the week, is there a time before Beastmaster, nobody likes Xenomorph more than I and making a living as a trombone player. “When you’re a director of a television show that is already on the air, your job, your responsibility and what your challenge is… to present, direct, deliver… the best version of their show that you can.” Follow Jonathan on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/jonathansfrakes For more on "Lexington Comic and Toy Convention", go to: http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Movie Meltdown - Episode 431 This week we are coming to you "live" from the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention as we sit down with Doug Jones to discuss not just monsters and aliens, but also his Sofa Theater pick - Notting Hill. As well as hearing his stories about just being on-stage at the Oscars the week before with his Academy Award-winning film The Shape of Water! And while we realize that a guy with a giant moon head, is the coolest thing we’ve ever seen, we also mention… Chuck Norris, Happy Death Day, both versions of It, Daniel Moder, Nosferatu, Lovecraftian, Tanzanite circled in diamonds, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Before I Fall, being on the Academy Awards, Rhys Ifans, slasher fun, Charles Aznavour, about to go up onto the ship and talk to Steven Spielberg, McDonald's, on the world’s stage, if you’re singing to me… I don’t care how long it is, life imitated art, horses and Henry James, wearing Armani, my funny Julia Roberts story that not many people know, Emily Mortimer, she was just getting over Spinal Meningitis, that’s what you look for in a pirate, drive-thru dollar menu, Emily Perkins, one of the elder gods, Rita Hayworth, giving John Hawkes a pep talk, Downton Abbey, so I put on this grinding music… and I start stripping, inner cleanliness, Golden Globes, a guy with a gun on his side, whether you want the character build or not, how disturbingly things have changed just since 1999, Groundhog Day, I could put my legs behind my head and perpetual befuddlement. Spoiler Alert: Full spoilers for Notting Hill and some basic spoilers for Happy Death Day and possibly for the end of Mahogany as well. You have been warned! “But I’ve got more press this year then ever in my life… I probably have done more press and more profile pieces in like Indiewire, Buzzfeed, New York Times, LA Times… with my own face showing. So I’ve gotten more face recognition this year than in all my 30 years combined! So that’s making it a bit more crazy to walk through a crowd…” To plan your trip to the "Lexington Comic and Toy Convention", go to: http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/